Festival season is heating up, and the Bay Area’s most beloved free music extravaganza is dropping its first lineup announcements that’ll make your indie-loving heart skip a beat.

A Lineup That’ll Make Your Spotify Playlist Jealous

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and they’re not holding back. This year’s roster is stacked with musical legends that span genres faster than a startup pivots business models. Expect mind-blowing performances from the String Cheese Incident, Reverend Horton Heat, and the incomparable Lucinda Williams.

From Jazz to Rockabilly: Something for Everyone

Whether you’re a jazz head or a rockabilly enthusiast, this lineup has something that’ll make you want to dance. Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy will share the stage with Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets, proving that musical diversity is the Bay Area’s secret sauce.

A Tribute That’ll Tug Your Heartstrings

The festival isn’t just about new sounds - it’s also celebrating legends. An Emmylou Harris tribute concert featuring Rosanne Cash, Steve Earle, and Allison Russell promises to be an emotional journey through musical history.

With over 20 confirmed artists and more to be announced, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025 is shaping up to be the musical event you absolutely cannot miss. Mark your calendars for October 3-5 and get ready to experience musical magic - for free!